Resource List

Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness

Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency

A comprehensive preparedness guide available for dissemination to the public; includes in-depth information for parents regarding the needs of children, particularly their emotional needs after disasters. Available on 05/29/09 at:

Read More at fema.gov

Are You Ready? Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit

Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency

This website provides basic instructions to assemble a disaster supplies kit, where to put it, and how to maintain it. FEMA's mission is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-man disasters through preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation. Available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at fema.gov

At Risk Populations Project – Planning Guidance for State, Territorial, Tribal and Local Health Departments during a Pandemic Influenza

Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

an influenza pandemic. Provides usable tools and recommendations for developing individual plans for at-risk populations. Available on 6/15/09 at:

Read More at astho.org

Caring for the Sick at Home When It's the Only Option

Agency: Lincoln County Public Health

Online video instructing caregivers and family members on how to care for the sick. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at pandemicpractices.org

Community Preparedness: Addressing the Needs of Diverse and Vulnerable Populations

Agency: Yale University, Center for Public Health Preparedness

Yale hosted a conference in 2008 to provide information and examples of emergency response for state and local planners' efforts to address special needs populations. The website contains links to all of the conference presentations which cover a range of topics including communication, health literacy, ethics, GIS mapping, registries, and sheltering. Available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at publichealth.yale.edu

Emergency Management Be-Prepared Kit – for Home and Away

Agency: Ohio Legal Rights Service

Includes three booklets of checklists to help caregivers of those with daily functioning needs make a personal plan for emergencies: a readiness checklist (emergency plan for home), shelter checklist (be prepared to go to a shelter), and a yellow checklist (important people and papers). Available on 6/8/09 at:

Emergency Planning Checklist

Agency: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services

A checklist recommended for persons with medical needs living at home, their family members, guardians, and caregivers. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

A website full of resources and information on how to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies including bioterrorism, mass casualties, and natural disasters. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at ltcombudsman.org

The Family Preparedness Guide

Agency: Florida Department of Health and Agency for Persons with Disabilities

A comprehensive guide for families to use in developing an emergency plan and assembling a disaster supply kit. The guide contains specific information and checklists for children, elderly family members, and those with special needs; checklists for pets and service animals are also included; available on 05/25/09 at

Read More at doh.state.fl.us

Go-Kit and checklists

Agency: Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters (CARD)

Go-Kits are portable emergency kits for families and individuals to prepare in case of an emergency. There are also tip sheets and checklists for the elderly population and parents. These resources are made for all populations. Available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at cardcanhelp.org

Hazard Risk Assessment Instrument

Agency: University of California, Los Angeles Center for Public Health and Disasters

This tool is designed as a standard approach to hazard risk assessment for state and local public health agencies. The HRAI will help identify the hazards most relevant to specific communities, assess the probability of occurrence, determine community vulnerabilities and current resources, and quantify the impact to public's health, allowing for prioritization or response and mitigation options. Available on 6/12/09 at:

Read More at cphd.ucla.edu

Home Care Guide … Providing Care At Home During Pandemic Flu

Agency: Santa Clara County Public Health Department, available via Promising Practices: Pandemic Preparedness Tools, University of Minnesota

Fact sheets, checklists and guide on how to prepare and provide care at home in case of pandemic flu. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at pandemicpractices.org

Initial Intake Assessment Form

Agency: American Red Cross and Department of Health and Human Services

A 2-page worksheet for emergency responders to fill out with individuals that help responders assess the individual's urgency and need for medical assistance. Available on 6/15/09 at:

Read More at acf.hhs.gov

Model Practices Database

Agency: National Association of County & City Health Officials

This is an online, searchable collection of practices across public health areas including emergency preparedness and community health. Available on 6/15/09 at:

Read More at naccho.org

Neighbor-to-Neighbor Network

Agency: Platte County Health Department

The N2N Network is a community-based program that encourages communities to work together to ensure that local citizens with special needs are cared for during a pandemic outbreak. Provides five-step instructions to establish an N2N program in different communities. Available on 4/24/09 at:

Read More at plattecountyhealthdept.com

Pandemic Preparedness Tools – A Compendium of Resources for Triaging/Screening People

Agency: Promising Practices: Pandemic Preparedness Tools, University of Minnesota

Resources on strategies for triaging and screening people when the traditional system is overwhelmed. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at pandemicpractices.org

Plan to be Ready – A Guide for Training Non-Public Health Workers to Respond to Public Health Emergencies

Agency: Montgomery County, Maryland Advanced Practice Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response

Toolkit designed to help local public health agencies and others conduct public health preparedness training for non-public health workers. July 2005. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at montgomerycountymd.gov

Public Health Workbook to Define, Locate and Reach Special, Vulnerable, and At-Risk Populations in an Emergency

Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This is the first work draft that provides a process that state, local and tribal planners can use to advnce their efforts to reach all populations, especially populations with special needs. Available on 6/15/09 at:

Read More at bt.cdc.gov

Ready America. Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed

Agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

This website provides resources for individuals to plan for emergencies. There are instructional videos, online widgets, toolkits, and guides on how to prepare an emergency kit and stay informed. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at ready.gov

Special Populations – Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Initiative

Agency: National Library of Medicine Specialized Information Services

A compendium of emergency preparedness guides and resources for 10 categories of special populations including disabled, seniors, women and children, and foreign language materials. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at sis.nlm.nih.gov

Supporting Special Needs and Vulnerable Populations in Disaster

Agency: PrepareNow.Org

This website provides links to documents for assistance organizations and planning tools for individuals. The website resources are available in multiple languages including Korean, Spanish, Portuguese and Tagalog. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at preparenow.org

Tips for First Responders 3rd Edition

Agency: University of New Mexico

A short tip sheet for each of 10 categories of vulnerable populations such as seniors, people with cognitive disabilities, people with mobility impairments, and childbearing women and newborns. Available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at cdd.unm.edu

Vulnerable Populations – Emergency Preparedness Conference

Agency: University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security

The University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security and the McCormick Tribune Foundation hosted this conference in 2007 to highlight the importance of including special needs populations in emergency planning and to develop a national action plan for accomplishing this. This website includes a number of resources including conference proceedings, and access to a host of special populations information, tools, and resources. Available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at umaryland.edu

What You Should Do To Prepare For and Respond to Chemical, Radiological, Nuclear and Biological Terrorist Attacks

Agency: RAND

Reference card that summarize the essentials features of a strategy for what individuals should do to prepare for and respond to terrorist attacks. Available on 6/8/09 at:

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Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness

Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency

A comprehensive preparedness guide available for dissemination to the public; includes in-depth information for parents regarding the needs of children, particularly their emotional needs after disasters. Available on 05/29/09 at:

Read More at fema.gov

Disaster Preparedness and Pediatrics: What's Next?

Agency: The American Academy of Pediatrics Disaster Advisory Council

A 4-page guide to help AAP members and child advocates meet children's needs when designing disaster preparedness plans. Includes several other AAP disaster preparedness resources for pediatricians and emergency planners on the last page. Peck, GQ. Commentary: The Youngest Victims: Disaster Preparedness to Meet Children's Needs. Pediatrics in Review, Vol. 29. pp. 371-373, 2008. Available on 05/25/09 at:

Read More at aap.org

Disaster Preparedness for Families of Children with Special Needs

Agency: Florida Institute for Family Involvement

A preparedness planning booklet containing information about types of disasters, preparation and planning tips, and checklists of basic preparedness items to have on hand as well as supplies that special needs children might require. Available on 5/27/09 at:

Read More at fifionline.org
Spanish version available on 5/27/09 at:
Read More at fifionline.org

Emergency Preparedness for Children with Special Health Care Needs

Agency: American Academy of Pediatrics

This article offers AAP recommendations for its Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program which includes a standardized emergency information form for children with special needs and a method for identifying at-risk children. Pediatrics October 1999. Vol. 104(4). Available on 6/15/09 at:

Read More at pediatrics.aappublications.org

The Family Readiness Kit

Agency: American Academy of Pediatrics

A colorful overview booklet of how parents can prepare their family for an emergency. Available on 05/25/09 at:

Read More at aap.org
Spanish version:
Read More at aap.org

JumpSTART Pediatric Multiple Casualty Incident Triage Tool

Agency: Lou E Romig, Team Life Support, Inc.

This website provides a specific step-by-step method for triaging children in a multicasualty or disaster setting. The triage tools include the algorithms, powerpoint lectures, samples, and additional training materials. The guides, lectures and algorithms have been translated into several languages including Spanish, French, Italian and Japanese. Available on 6/15/09 at:

Resources for Parents and Caregivers

Agency: National Child Traumatic Stress Program

Resources for guiding parents and caregivers to help children and adolescents recover from traumatic experiences. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at nctsnet.org

Resources for Parents and Teachers

Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency

A website containing information, activities, and multiple resources that parents, teachers, and others in the community can use to enhance emergency preparedness for children. Available on 05/28/09 at:

Read More at fema.gov

What's the Plan?

Agency: National Association of Child Care Resources and Referral Agencies

A 2-page brochure providing guidance to parents on inquiring about emergency action plans that child care providers should have in place. Available on 05/29/09 at:

Read More at naccrra.org

Women and Infants Service Package – National Working Group for Women and Infant Needs in Emergencies in the United States

Agency: White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood

This report is a set of guidelines for state and local government and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), private groups, and individuals on how to plan for meeting the needs of women and infants during an emergency. The report provides a framework for minimum and initial actions needed to respond to the essential health care needs during emergencies. Available on 6/12/09 at:

Read More at whiteribbonalliance.org

Dealing with Disabilities – Tips for First Responders

Agency: Office on Disability, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

A short list of tips available for seven disability categories including people with mobility impairments, people with cognitive disabilities, people who are blind or visually impaired and people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Available on 6/15/09 at:

Read More at hhs.gov

Diabetes Care during Natural Disasters, Emergencies, and Hazards

Agency: Center for Disease Control and Prevention

A compilation of resources and FAQ for individuals with Diabetes and caregivers. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at cdc.gov

Disaster Preparedness – A Toolkit of Home and Community-based Services for People with Dementia and their Caregivers

Agency: Alzheimer's Association and U.S. Administration on Aging

Designed to assist emergency planners and caregivers to prepare for the special needs of people with dementia in emergency situations, this toolkit includes action steps, example practices, and links to additional resources. Available on 05/27/09 at:

Read More at aoa.gov

Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities

Agency: American Red Cross Disaster Services

An online booklet that contains checklists, self-assessments, and guidance on how to organize a personal disaster plan for people with disabilities. Available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at prepare.org

Disaster Preparedness for Persons with Chronic Disease

Agency: The University of Louisville (KY) Hospital in association with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH)

Preparedness materials to assist individuals with chronic disease and their family members and caregivers to prepare for disasters and to manage chronic diseases in crisis situations. A patient resource manual, a participant manual, as well as materials for teaching patients and caregivers can be downloaded for free. Available on 06/22/09 at:

Read More at chronicdiseasepreparedness.org

Emergency Power Planning for People Who Use Electricity and Battery Dependent Assistive Technology and Medical Devices

Agency: June Isaacson Kailes, Disability Policy Consultant

A document containing guidance, checklists and resources for individuals who are dependent on devices that require a power supply. Available on 6/22/09 at:

Read More at jik.com

Emergency Preparedness Initiative – Guide on the Special Needs of People With Disabilities for Emergency Managers, Planners & Responders

Agency: National Organization on Disability

This Guide assists emergency planners in developing plans that will take into account the needs and insights of people with disabilities before, during and after emergencies. It also is designed to help emergency managers, planners, and responders make the best use of resources to include all citizens of the community in emergency preparedness plans. Available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at umaryland.edu

Emergency Preparedness On the Job for People with Disabilities

Agency: Center for Disability and Special Needs Preparedness

A 2-page guide on how individuals with disabilities can protect themselves in the workplace when disaster strikes. Includes a checklist or creating a plan and preparing a disaster kit. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at disabilitypreparedness-ncr.net

Emergency Preparedness: Taking Responsibility for Your Safety – Tips for People with Disabilities and Activity Limitations

Agency: County of Los Angeles, Office of Emergency Management

A guide for individuals with disability to prepare for emergencies that includes preparedness checklists, an ability self-assessment, and guidelines to create a personal emergency plan. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at preventionweb.net

Employers' Guide to Including Employees with Disabilities in Emergency Evacuation Plans

Agency: Job Accommodation Network

This website includes guidelines, a checklist and resources for employers. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at jan.wvu.edu

A Guide for People with Disabilities an Other Activity Limitations

Agency: Center for Disability Issues and Health Professions

A guide to help people with disabilities strengthen their evacuation preparedness. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at cdihp.org

Hurricanes – American Sign Language Videos

Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This website offers public service announcements in American Sign Language to help deaf and hearing impaired persons stay safe before, during, and after a hurricane. Available on 6/15/09 at:

Read More at emergency.cdc.gov

Individual Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities, Their Families and Support Networks

Agency: June Isaacson Kailes, Disability Policy Consultant

The website includes links to resources such as emergency preparedness guides and tips sheets, checklists, forms, and samples, hazard-specific information, and how-to prepare videos. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at jik.com

OK-WARN for the Deaf and Hard-of Hearing

Agency: Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management

The Oklahoma Weather Alert Remote Notification is a service that provides notification of weather hazards and emergencies to the deaf and hard-of hearing via pager, e-mail or cell phone. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at ok.gov

People with Disabilities

Agency: American Red Cross

This website provides information designed to assist people with disabilities and medical concerns to prepare for disasters. There are a few resources in a number of different languages including Spanish, Tagalog, Russian, French, and Japanese. Available on 6/15/09 at:

Read More at prepare.org

People with Disabilities and other Special Needs – Ready America. Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed

Agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

This website includes a quick overview, a special needs instructional video, and a brochure on how people with special needs can prepare for an emergency. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at ready.gov

Prepare Yourself – Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Developmental or Cognitive Disabilities

Agency: National Organization on Disability

A 2-page tip sheet for individuals with disabilities. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at nod.org

Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs

Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency and American Red Cross

An online booklet that helps family, friends and personal care attendants of people with disabilities prepare an emergency plan. The booklet includes a guide with a personal assessment, instructions on how to assemble an emergency kit, and information on how to maintain the personal plan and kit. Available from on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at redcross.org

Safely Out Kits

Agency: Citizen Voice and American Red Cross, Sacramento, CA

This emergency kit contains practical items for ensuring that critical information is readily at hand, and can help the public assist their disabled and vulnerable neighbors in disasters. Available on 6/15/09 at:

Read More at citizenvoice.org

Shelter Needs Checklist – Protection and Advocacy for Ohioans with Disabilities

Agency: Emergency Management Be Prepared Initiative

This is a checklist for shelter staff to use to meet the needs of people with disabilities seeking shelter during an emergency. Available on the CIDRAP Promising Practices website from the University of Minnesota on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at cidrappractices.org

Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP)

Agency: Fort Worth-Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management, TX

This is an online registry with a Geographic Information System (GIS) for residents with permanent disabilities that can help emergency responders provide disability-specific information to better prepare for disasters. Available on 6/15/09 at:

Read More at fortworthgov.org

Taking Responsibility for Your Safety. Tips for People with Disabilities and Activity Limitations

Agency: Los Angeles County, Office of Emergency Management

A comprehensive preparedness guide for individuals with a functional limitation that includes an "Ability Self-Assessment" tool to assist individuals in determining the type of help that they may need in an emergency. Available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at cert-la.com

When Words Aren't Enough

Agency: Woodside Fire Protection District, CA

This program is designed as an educational tool for the fire department's first responders, children in special education classes, and other individuals who may have difficulty communicating during emergencies because of a disability. The program components include a video, training manual, symbol/sign booklet and posters. Available on 6/15/09 at:

Read More at woodsidefire.org

Alzheimer's Disease Supportive Services Program (ADSSP) Resource Compendium

Agency: U.S. Administration on Aging

This website provides technical assistance to states developing and implementing community-based services for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer's disease including evidence-based practices, project planning tools and eight comprehensive toolkits. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at aoa.gov

Are You Ready? Individuals on Dialysis

Agency: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

A three-step emergency preparation guide including a comprehensive family guide, a checklist, and a video with a step-by-step guide for individuals on dialysis. Available on 6/12/09 at:

Read More at dhss.mo.gov

Caring for Someone with Dementia in a Disaster

Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Includes tips for advance preparations in case of an emergency and a checklist for an emergency kit. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at fema.gov

Disaster Planning For Older Adults in Palm Beach County

Agency: The Center of Aging Stempel School of Public Health, Florida International University

This report interviewed 36 local and state experts and compiled a set of detailed recommendations and planning activities to help emergency planners coordinate and create a disaster plan for older adults. Available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at fiu.edu

Disaster Preparedness – A Toolkit for Home and Community-based Services for People with Dementia and their Caregivers

Agency: U.S. Administration on Aging

Designed to assist emergency planners and caregivers to prepare for the special needs of people with dementia in emergency situations, this toolkit includes action steps, example practices, and links to additional resources. Available on 05/27/09 at:

Read More at aoa.gov

Disaster Preparedness for Seniors by Seniors

Agency: American Red Cross

A brochure written by Seniors for Seniors that provides tips and checklists for preparing for an emergency. Available 6/15/09 at:

Read More at redcrosstbc.org

Disaster Preparedness Materials for People with Alzheimer's Disease

Agency: Alzheimer's Association

Emergency Assistance Guide 2006

Agency: Administration on Aging

A technical assistance guide designed to assist agencies in emergency planning. The materials may be used for training and technical assistance and may be copied, modified and adapted as appropriate. Available 6/15/09 at:

Read More at aoa.gov

Emergency Preparedness for Older People

Agency: International Longevity Center

Following the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, the International Longevity Center-USA contacted local and citywide organizations that serve older people to find out how they had dealt with the emergency and to discover what resources were available to aid vulnerable sectors of the city in the event of a future emergency. This issue brief outlines their findings. Available 6/15/09 at:

Read More at ilcusa.org

Emergency Supply Kits for Homebound Elderly Residents

Agency: The Aging Services Council of Central Texas

The Aging Services Council of Central Texas and at least 22 non-profit agencies assembled and distributed emergency supply kits to Austin residents who were elderly and homebound. The website also offers other resources and volunteer opportunities. Available on 6/12/09 at:

Read More at agingservicescouncil.org

Just In Case – Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers

Agency: National Family Caregiver Support Program, Administration on Aging

A supplement to Aging in Stride report that informs older adults to plan for their personal emergency readiness by educating themselves, having emergency supplies ready and making a personal emergency plan. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at aoa.gov

Older Americans – Ready America. Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed

Agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

This website includes a quick overview, a seniors instructional video, and a brochure on how older Americans can prepare for an emergency. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at ready.gov

Seniors Without Families Triage (SWiFT) Screening Tool

Agency: Gerontological professionals from Houston at the Reliant Astrodome Complex post-Hurricane Katrina

This report describes the SWiFT screening tool in detail including the use of the tool and lessons learned in the post-disaster phase and in disaster preparedness. Recommendations for Best Practices in the Management of Elderly Disaster Victims. Baylor College of Medicine and the American Medical Association. Available on 6/12/09 at:

Read More at bcm.edu

We Can Do Better: Lessons Learned For Protecting Older Persons In Disasters

Agency: AARP

In search of lessons on how to better protect older persons in disasters, the AARP brought together a diverse group of national leaders and state and local representatives for an intense day of discussions in December 2005. This report condenses the key lessons learned. Available 6/15/09 at:

Read More at assets.aarp.org

What We Can Do To Save Our Lives – Preparedness Information for Seniors, Written by Seniors

Agency: American Red Cross

This website provides basic ways seniors can take responsibility and prepare themselves in case an emergency happens. There are checklists and tips on how to make a family disaster plan in various languages. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at prepare.org

Chinatown Disaster Response Project

Agency: NICOS Chinese Health Coalition

The Chinatown Disaster Response project trains Chinatown residents in San Francisco to prepare for independent survival in the first 72 hours following a disaster. The project offers classes on emergency preparedness such as HAM radio operation and first aid, and conducts drills in the community for disaster centers to set up for communication and coordination purposes. Available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at nicoschc.org

Culturally-Specific Populations Emergency Communications Project

Agency: NW Oregon Health Preparedness Oragnization

Summary report of the process and findings from the Northwest Oregon Health Preparedness Organization's pilot project to enhance culturally competent risk communication. The report includes tools used to engage community members and collect information. Available on 05/27/09 at:

Read More at diversitypreparedness.org

ECHO: Emergency and Community Health Outreach Minnesota Collaborative

Agency: ECHO Minnesota Collaborative

ECHO provides health and safety information in multiple languages by fax, phone, on television and on the web during emergency and non-emergency times to people with limited English language skills. Available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at echominnesota.org

Emergency Preparedness – A Compendium Highlighting Preparedness, Response, and Recovery in Disasters Affecting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Communities

Agency: Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations

A compendium highlighting the successes, challenges, and lessons learned from AAPI-serving Community Health Centers during emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. Available on 05/27/09 at:

Read More at aapcho.org

Foreign Language Materials for Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

Agency: National Library of Medicine Specialized Information Services

Spanish resources and other foreign language material resources available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at sis.nlm.nih.gov

JumpSTART Pediatric Multiple Casualty Incident Triage Tool

Agency: Lou E Romig, Team Life Support, Inc.

This website provides a specific step-by-step method for triaging children in a multicasualty or disaster setting. The triage tools include the algorithms, powerpoint lectures, samples, and additional training materials. The guides, lectures and algorithms have been translated into several languages including Spanish, French, Italian and Japanese. Available on 6/15/09 at:

Read More at jumpstarttriage.com

National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities

Agency: Drexel University's Center for Health Equality and The Office of Minority Health

This website serves the culturally diverse communities by acting as a central clearinghouse of resources to facilitate communication, networking and collaboration to improve preparedness, build resilience, and eliminate disparities across all phases of an emergency. There are links to numerous resources and practices such as translated audio and video presentations, handouts, and resource guides available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at diversitypreparedness.org

People with Disabilities

Agency: American Red Cross

This website provides information designed to assist people with disabilities and medical concerns to prepare for disasters. There are a few resources in a number of different languages including Spanish, Tagalog, Russian, French, and Japanese. Available on 6/15/09 at:

Read More at prepare.org

Public Health Promotores

Agency: City of El Paso Department of Public Health

The El Paso Public Health Department provides community presentations related to bioterrorism, preparedness issues such as shelter-in-lace, smallpox awareness, bioterrorism agents, and emergency kits. The Public Health Promotores also help coordinate health fairs, conferences, training opportunities and workshops to promote public health awareness preparedness issues and emergency response. Available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at elpasotexas.gov

When Disaster Strikes – Promising Practices for Migrant and Seasonal Workers

Agency: MDC, North Carolina

A guide that provides some strategies for helping migrant and seasonal workers overcome barriers during a disaster. The information sheet also provides several detailed profiles of programs and organizations that are focused on helping this vulnerable population. Available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at mdcinc.org

After Natural Disasters … Post-Disaster Scams

Agency: Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Metropolitan Houston, Inc.

A tip sheet on how to avoid common post-disaster scams including scams involving insurance claims, flood-damaged automobiles, disaster cleanup, moving and storage, pest control, cooling and heating equipment, and home repairs. Available on 8/18/09 at:

Read More at bbb.org

Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness

Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

A comprehensive preparedness guide available for dissemination to the public; includes in-depth information for the resource poor on how to prepare for and recover from certain natural, technological, and terrorism-related disasters. Available on 05/29/09 at:

Read More at fema.gov

ECHO: Emergency and Community Health Outreach Minnesota Collaborative

Agency: ECHO Minnesota Collaborative

ECHO provides health and safety information in multiple languages by fax, phone, on television and on the web during emergency and non-emergency times to people with limited English language skills, who may also be resource poor. Available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at echominnesota.org

Memorandum of Understanding

Agency: State of Maine, Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and Main Motor Transport Association (MMTA)

This is an agreement between two Maine organizations, and serves as an example for planners to help resource poor populations plan for transportation concerns for the frail and elderly in case of an emergency. Available 8/18/09 at:

Read More at admin.mmta.geekteam.com

National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities

Agency: Drexel University's Center for Health Equality and The Office of Minority Health

This website serves the culturally diverse communities by acting as a central clearinghouse of resources to facilitate communication, networking and collaboration to improve preparedness, build resilience, and eliminate disparities across all phases of an emergency. There are links to numerous resources and practices that may also be helpful for the resource poor such as translated audio and video presentations, handouts, and resource guides available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at diversitypreparedness.org

Neighbor-to-Neighbor Network

Agency: Platte County Health Department

The N2N Network is a community-based program that encourages communities to work together to ensure that local citizens with special needs are cared for during a pandemic outbreak. Provides five-step instructions to establish an N2N program in different communities. Available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at plattecountyhealthdept.com

Pandemic Preparedness Tools: Tribal Outreach In New Mexico

Agency: New Mexico Department of Health, available via Promising Practices: Pandemic Preparedness Tools, University of Minnesota

Includes a comprehensive community training manual on tribal preparedness and pandemic overview presentation to share with American Indian tribes in New Mexico. Some of the resources may also be useful for tribe members that are resource poor. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at pandemicpractices.org

Public Health Promotores

Agency: City of El Paso Department of Public Health

The El Paso Public Health Department provides community presentations related to bioterrorism, preparedness issues such as shelter-in-lace, smallpox awareness, bioterrorism agents, and emergency kits for those that have difficulty communicating and those that are resource poor. The Public Health Promotores also help coordinate health fairs, conferences, training opportunities and workshops to promote public health awareness preparedness issues and emergency response. Available on 6/5/09 at:

Read More at elpasotexas.gov

Kentucky Outreach and Information Network

Agency: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Information on KOIN’s person-to-person network for reaching hard-to-reach populations such as remote rural residents during a disaster. The network holds workshops, distributes brochures and videos. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at chfs.ky.gov

Neighbor-to-Neighbor Network

Agency: Platte County Health Department

The N2N Network is a community-based program that encourages communities to work together to ensure that local citizens with special needs are cared for during a pandemic outbreak. Provides five-step instructions to establish an N2N program in different communities. Available on 4/24/09 at:

Read More at plattecountyhealthdept.com

Pandemic Preparedness Tools: Tribal Outreach In New Mexico

Agency: New Mexico Department of Health, available via Promising Practices: Pandemic Preparedness Tools, University of Minnesota

Includes a comprehensive community training manual on tribal preparedness and pandemic overview presentation to share with American Indian tribes in New Mexico. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at pandemicpractices.org

Rural Communities and Emergency Preparedness

Agency: Office of Rural Health Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This report describes the rural public health infrastructure and overviews rural emergency preparedness. The report also compiles State Offices of Rural Health experiences and perspectives on how to enhance responsiveness in their rural communities. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at hrsa.gov

Rural Preparedness Planning Guide – Planning for Population Surge Following Urban Disasters

Agency: Western New York Public Health Alliance

This guide provides worksheets for emergency planners when planning for an emergency event. Available on 6/8/09 at:

Read More at norc.org